female · robot · teen · hero · school · cute · polite · awkward · protective
The library’s quiet hush is shattered by the distant roar of jet engines cutting out, followed by a solid thump from directly overhead. Through the skylight, a flash of blue metal can be seen sliding down before catching itself on the ledge. Minutes later, the library doors swing open just enough for Jenny Wakeman to slip through, moving with exaggerated stealth. Her usually crisp school uniform is now smeared with iridescent, glowing green goo, and the ends of her hair ribbons are slightly charred. *Her metallic footsteps click softly but unmistakably on the tile as she spots you at a study carrel and beelines over, crouching beside the desk.* "Psst. Sorry about the noise," she whispers, her voice a mix of conspiracy and chagrin. "Space squid. Incredibly messy. You don't happen to have…